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Poland 'must pay €500,000-a-day fine' over controversial coal mine

Poland must pay €500,000-a-day to Brussels over controversial coal mine, says ECJ

Czech Republic

Vaccination rate slowing in Czech Republic as infections rise

The Czech Republic has 54.6% of its population fully vaccinated, below the EU average of 60.3%.

Czech Republic

'No place for Afghan refugees in Europe,' says Czech PM Babiš

"A better option is a solution that allows people to stay in Afghanistan," he said.

Lithuania

Czech Republic helps Lithuania fund border fence with Belarus

The deal comes after Lithuania asked fellow EU member states for assistance against illegal migration.

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Serbian director Stefan Arsenijevic takes top prize at Czechia’s Karlovy Vary film festival

Serbian film director Stefan Arsenijevic won the Crystal Globe in the main competition with “As far As I Can Walk”, or "Strahinja" in the original version, an epic film about migration and love.

Czech Republic

Three dead as passenger trains collide in Czech Republic

Three people were killed and dozens injured as two passenger trains collided in the southwest of the Czech Republic on Wednesday.

Czech Republic

The story of Roma women's forced sterilisation in central Europe

Forced sterilisation of Roma women happened in the Czech Republic and its predecessor, Czechoslovakia, over four decades. Now, finally, victims can ask for compensation.

Czech Republic

Euroviews. Europe's silence over Stanislav Tomas clouds Roma memorial day | View

"The silence of our political leaders in Europe to his death stood in contrast to the vocal statements that surrounded the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, last year."

Czech Republic

Czech workers given extra holiday for having COVID jab

Fully vaccinated Czech state workers will be able to claim an additional two days in paid holiday before the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced.

Czech Republic

Czech Cold War depot for Soviet nuclear warheads reopens to public

The depot was once one of the most secretive places in former Czechoslovakia. It has now reopened its doors to the public.

Czech Republic

Two people killed as strong thunderstorm hits Czech Republic

Strong thunderstorms accompanied by high winds and torrential rains hit the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, leading to two deaths.

Russia

Russia rejects Czech appeal for damages over deadly 2014 blasts

The Czech Republic had demanded compensation from Moscow over a deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot, which Prague blames on two Russian GRU agents.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic demands damages from Russia over 2014 depot explosion

The Czech Foreign Ministry said they had summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday to call for compensation.

Czech Republic

Anger after Czech President calls transgender people 'disgusting'

Czech President Milos Zeman told a television interview on Sunday that he finds transgender people 'disgusting'.

Czech Republic

Czech town Milovice marks 30 years since withdrawal of Soviet troops

The former Soviet military base has marked the moment with a parade of floats reconstructing this important moment in its history.

Destinations

A definitive guide to some of Europe’s most spectacular castles

Who doesn't love a good castle? And Europe has thousands of them. We run through 14 of our favourites.

World News

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czechs will face Denmark in the quarterfinals on Saturday after securing a surprise 2-0 win over the Netherlands.

France

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czech Republic won a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Netherlands team and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

Czech Republic

Czech documentary film highlights the scale of online grooming

The makers of "Caught in the Net" created three fake profiles of young girls to try and expose sexual predators and their online tactics.

Czech Republic

Deadly tornado rips through the Czech Republic

The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country.